Let's Hear It For The Moms!
After ten years of being a stay-at-home dad in a stay-at-home mom world, I'm used to it now.
I mean, ten years ago it made me flustered and angry.
But now I just have to laugh about it.
We were at an end-of-the-year homeschool picnic last week when one of the organizers started calling up the kids by grade so we could give them a round of applause.
After she finished up with the high schoolers and we clapped, she looked around and said, "And now, let's hear it for the moms who worked tirelessly all year to teach these wonderful children. Yay moms!"
And that was it. She thanked everyone for coming and told us all to have a good time.
I looked around to see if any other dads were thinking what I was thinking, but then I realized there weren't any other dads at the picnic.
And rather than get upset, I simply shook my head and chuckled.
Which made the moms move even further away, convinced now that I was crazier than they had assumed.
So, I gave myself a round of applause.
Quietly.
"Let's hear it for the dad! Yay dad!"
I mean, ten years ago it made me flustered and angry.
But now I just have to laugh about it.
We were at an end-of-the-year homeschool picnic last week when one of the organizers started calling up the kids by grade so we could give them a round of applause.
After she finished up with the high schoolers and we clapped, she looked around and said, "And now, let's hear it for the moms who worked tirelessly all year to teach these wonderful children. Yay moms!"
And that was it. She thanked everyone for coming and told us all to have a good time.
I looked around to see if any other dads were thinking what I was thinking, but then I realized there weren't any other dads at the picnic.
And rather than get upset, I simply shook my head and chuckled.
Which made the moms move even further away, convinced now that I was crazier than they had assumed.
So, I gave myself a round of applause.
Quietly.
"Let's hear it for the dad! Yay dad!"
Labels: homeschooling
Permalink posted by Idaho Dad at 1:34 AM
15 Comments:
You know, I think I would have been upset too, just because I know my dad had a very important role in the years I was homeschooled. It should be "let's hear it for the parents!" or "let's hear it for the families!"
But, I'm proud of you for holding your head high and laughing. It shows growth.
Mmm...not right that. I agree that they should have said 'let's hear it for the homeschooling families"
Oh well...you know that you do an amazing job. Just look how well your son did on his quiz.
I know you like Idaho and all, but they it does seem time they catch up with the rest of the world. ;-)
Poor choice of words on her part!! :( Boo! Hiss!
My hubby isn't a stay-at-home dad, but he certainly works just as hard as I do to teach our kiddos.
Sad. :(
In this world of a first black and first female presidential nominees, I guess we haven't quite reached equality after all...
Yay, Dad!
I just gave you a standing ovation from here!
I'm sure your son and daughter would applaud you too. That's all that matters.
Kudos for you.
Seems like someone else should have said something.
You know, I can see myself reacting the in the exact manner.
Excellent job!
You have my absolute respect and admiration! Yay for the dad.
They overlooked the fact that there's homeschooling dad too..but you know you deserve every applause!
That's pretty crummy and definitely a poor choice of words on her part! I know a few stay-at-home dads! It is more common now than you might think.
I think because I was the only female in an all male computer lab for a few years I'm sensitive to that as well. It happens here as well. I usually try to point it out. I think I'd send her a friendly e-mail about it.
And, Yah Dad! You know I think the world of you and your commitment to your children.
my dh is not involved as much as you, but I wouldn't be homeschooling without him!
yay dads!
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